Technical Officer Laboratory
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Contract
This is a NO-B contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.
Salary
The salary for this job should be more than 3,336 USD.
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More about NO-B contracts.OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
WHO Ministry of Health in Nigeria is working to strengthen the capacity to establish minimum bases for the International Health Regulations. In this regard, WHO will supportthe health system including the response to public health and nutrition emergencies through laboratory capacity building. The programme covers the following areas of the Diagnostics and Laboratory: Systems, Clinical,Epidemiological, Surveillance, Disease Prevention and Control, Quality,Biosafety and Biosecurity, and ResearchThe objectives of the programme are as followso To promote the development of an effectivenational laboratory system through the development and implementation ofcomprehensive national policies on laboratory services.o Contribute to the adaptation and implementationof international and regional standards and guidelines at the national level.o Supporting laboratory-based surveillance ofdiseases, including emerging and re-emerging infectious risks.o Strengthen national laboratory networks in thecontext of IDSR and IHR.o Strengthen laboratory quality management at thenational level through the implementation of regional programmes such as SLIPTAand LQMS/WHO, including biosafety and biosecurityo Promote the contribution of laboratories todisease prevention and control activities and to global disease controlprogrammes.o Promote laboratory workforce capacitystrengthening.o Collaborate with other clusters and programmesto ensure Diagnostics and Laboratory contribution
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Provide advice,technical expertise and support operations for the development, implementation and monitoring of national policies, strategies and plans. Support thedevelopment of laws, national norms, standards and guidelines on Diagnostics and Laboratory systems and services. Support the development and implementation of regulatory functions related to diagnostics and Laboratory services. Provide technical support for the development of the national laboratory system, including mobile laboratories. Provide technicalsupport in cooperation with the partners to improve laboratory analysis and diagnostic services, quality management of the environment, equipment maintenance, safety and biosecurity.Provide technical expertise and support operational for rapid response to epidemics / epidemics and health emergencies, in collaboration with national health officials,including laboratory staff and other partner organisationsStrengthen national health laboratory capacities through the provision of training to diagnostics and laboratory staff. Support the development and implementation of technical guidelines and standard operating procedures for laboratory testing and practices, including for the safe collection, handling, shipment, storage and analysis of the human and environmental samples. Execute all other related tasks assigned by the direct supervisor and the WHO Representative
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: University Degree or Diploma in Clinical LaboratorySciences or in medical biology Desirable: Master's degree or Higher Diploma in LaboratoryTechnology with specialisation in infectiology or related laboratory fields.2-Superior Diploma in Public Health or Epidemiology would be an asset
Experience
Essential: At least 2 years in clinical laboratory fields /public with the national authorities Desirable: Experience of working with the UN / WHO or other major international organisations would be an additional benefit
Skills
The incumbent of the position must have the essential knowledge and skills specific to the position, among others: Demonstrated ability in developing and implementing diagnostics and laboratory policies, strategies, plans and regulations; Demonstrated ability in national or international level laboratory management, and / or coordination of national or international laboratory networks / programmes; Ability to implement regional and global strategies in medical products quality control laboratories; Skills in managing quality-control laboratories; Proven writing and communications skills;Demonstrated skills in mobilizing resources
WHO Competencies
Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable:
REMUNERATION
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at NGN 19,956,269 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
A written test may be used as a form of screening.
In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
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WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.
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